Uttarakhand Development Report

Planning Commission

Core Committee.
Foreword by Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission.
Message from Chief Minister, Uttarakhand.
Message from Member, Planning Commission.
List of Tables, Figures and Appendices.
Acknowledgements.
Executive Summary.
Introduction.

    1. Social and Economic Condition: An Overview.

        New State
        Geography
        Administrative Divisions
        Area, Land Use and Habitation Pattern
        Population
        Social Indicators
        Physical and Financial Infrastructure
        Economic Status
        Financial Condition of the State
        References

   2. Economic Growth and Development Strategy.

        Robust Growth
        Structure of the Economy and Revealed Advantages
        Investment and Growth Linkage
        SWOT Analysis of the Economy
        Development Strategies
        Sector-specific Policies
        Institutions
        Governance
        References

   3. State Finances. 

        Introduction
        Overview of the State Finances
        Revenue Receipts
        Expenditure
        Fiscal Management and Predictive Performance of Budget Estimates
        Fiscal Prospects and Reforms Needed
        References

   4. Poverty and Remedial Programmes. 

       Introduction
       Poverty in Uttarakhand
       Anti-poverty Programmes in Uttarakhand
       Policy Recommendations
       References

   5. Health. 

       Introduction
       State of Health Care Services
       Network of Health Services and an Overview
       Deficiencies and Difficulties in Health Care Services
       State of National Health Programmes in Uttarakhand
       Emerging Issues and Recommendations
       References

   6. Education. 

       Introduction
       Overview of State of Education in Uttarakhand
       Accessibility of Schools
       Infrastructure Facilities in Schools
       Enrolment
       Higher Education
       Quality of Education
       Branded Schools
       Recommendations
       References

    7. An Assessment of Growth Opportunities in Uttarakhand Agriculture. 

        Background
        Characterisation of the Production Environment
        Opportunities for Growth
        Strategies for Harnessing Growth Opportunities
        References

    8. Industry. 

        Introduction
        An Overview of Industry in Uttarakhand
        Industrial Competitiveness of Uttarakhand in Organised Sector
        Analysis of Problems and Prospects
        Policy Recommendations
        References

    9. Handicrafts. 

       Introduction
       The Handicrafts Sector—Meaning and Scope
       Handicrafts in Five Year Plans
       Handicrafts in India—Current Status
       Issues and Challenges for the Handicrafts Sector
       Handicraft Industry in Uttarakhand
       Important Handicrafts of Uttarakhand: Attributes and Problems
       Promoting Handicrafts: Areas for Specific Action
       The Economics of Handicrafts: Exports and Earnings
       A Policy Support Network
       Summary and Conclusion
       References

   10. Tourism. 

        Introduction
        Tourist Arrivals in Uttarakhand
        Tourism Circuits in Uttarakhand
        Profile of the Tourists: Survey Results
        Tourism Budget
        Tourism Infrastructure Index and Tourism Potential
        Economic Impact of Tourism in Uttarakhand
        Tourism Policy
        Problems of Tourism in Uttarakhand
        Recommendations
        References

   11. Telecommunication and Information Technology. 

         Introduction
         Information Technology

   12. Power. 

          Introduction
          Current Status
          Evaluation of Current Status
          Feasible Targets and Strategies
         References

    13. Roads. 

          Introduction
          Present Status
          Schemes for Road Connectivity
          Recent Initiatives and Policy Framework of the State Government
          Conclusion and Strategic Recommendations

     14. Water Resources.

          Introduction
          Organisational Set-up and Management of Water Resources
          Water Requirement
          Resource Assessment
          Problems and Key Issues
          Conclusion and Recommendations
          References 

     15. Urban Area Development.

           Introduction
          Overview of Urban Issues
          Reform Initiatives
          Agenda for Action
         Strategies and Recommendations